Rob
Portrayed by: Jason Maza
First appearance: Rise of the Footsoldier (2007)
Rob appears in Rise of the Footsoldier (2007), the cult British crime film that chronicles the violent world of Essex gangland culture. Jason Maza takes on the role, appearing in the original film that launched what would become an enduring franchise.
The Actor Behind the Role
Jason Maza appears in the Rise of the Footsoldier series in the role of Rob, featuring in the 2007 original that established the franchise. His involvement with the film places him among the cast of one of British crime cinema’s more enduring cult properties.
His performance as Rob in the original film reflects the gritty, grounded approach that the Rise of the Footsoldier series became known for. Appearing in the film that started it all, Maza was part of the ensemble that helped establish the franchise’s distinctive tone and atmosphere.
Role in the Franchise
Rob’s appearance in Rise of the Footsoldier (2007) places him within the gritty, uncompromising Essex criminal underworld that the film depicts. The 2007 film remains the cornerstone of the franchise, and the characters who populate it, including Rob, are part of what established the series’ distinctive voice and atmosphere.
For fans of the franchise, Jason Maza‘s role as Rob in the original film remains part of the broader story of how Rise of the Footsoldier built its reputation as a landmark of British crime cinema.